Patient's question:
The baby has had diarrhea for almost a week. We have used Dinggui Erqi and probiotics, but they haven't been very effective. The baby has at least 4 to 5 bowel movements a day. The stool is light yellow with greenish streaks, sometimes entirely dark green, with bubbles, watery, and contains white curds. The baby's spirits and appetite are normal. Is the diarrhea caused by digestive issues? What should we do? Can we use Montmorillonite?Doctor's answer:
Based on your description, we your baby's condition might be caused by indigestion leading to nausea and vomiting. We recommend oral rehydration solution, which is a mixture of physiological saline, sugar, and soda water. It should be administered in small amounts, multiple times, following the principle of "small amounts, frequent doses." Parents must be patient and administer it every 6 to 8 minutes to help the baby alleviate the discomfort of dehydration. If necessary, hospitalization and intravenous fluid replacement may be required.